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The Pine Tavern

3.7 (321 reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Meat balls
Deborah W.

Haven't been here over 40 years. Had a reservation for 6 people for 6:30. We were seated right away in a comfortable location where you were able to hear each other talk. We started off with drinks and appetizers. Drinks were on the mark and the appetizers were delicious. Had fried calamari, sticky chicken wings and meatballs. All three sides were very tasty and more than enough for all 6 of us. Disappointed that they had no more guacamole . Our waitress was very attentive to all our needs. She gave us space to review the menu and answered all our questions concerning our orders. When the food came out, everything was to our liking and hot. We had salads, burgers, pork chop, shrimp/chicken francaise and fajitas. All delicious Yes, we did have desserts and coffee. Cheese cake, gelato and coffee. A great experience and would go back

Baked Goat Cheese
Kristin E.

This is one of our favorite dinner places in the area. The baked goat cheese is the star of the show. Every time we come here, this HAS to be on our table!! The staff are always wonderful, and the environment is so welcoming. This is a wonderful restaurant to have local. Every dish we get here has exceeded our expectations for years.

Seafood beast!!!!!
David S.

All I can say this place is always packed, and there's only one reason. It's great food. Everything that comes out of that kitchen is just delicious. I'm a big fan of the skirt steak with mashed potatoes. Make sure to ask for a side of their homemade gravy. I guarantee you will love the experience.

Boom Boom Shrimp
Steve S.

My girlfriend and I came here for some dinner on a Saturday evening. It was crowded, but we only had to wait like 10 minutes for a table. Once seated, we ordered the Boom Boom Shrimp as our appetizer. This was delicious. They gave you so much shrimp. And they were high quality shrimp as well. I absolutely loved the sauce they used for these shrimp. This was so good. A must order. After chatting for a bit, we then ordered our meals. We went with a tavern burger and a skirt streak meal. Once the meals came out, we were speechless. Everything looked so good. After trying a few bites of each, we loved our meal selections. The burger was cooked to a perfect medium. It was so juicy and flavorful. I didnt even need to add ketchup. One of the best burgers I ever had. The skirt steak was so tender and delicious as well. It was outstanding. Loved the sauce it came with too. And the fries were really good here too. Overall, everything was amazing and delicious. Highly recommended. I will be back to have some more delicious meals here.

Mac and cheese
Paloma D.

Decent place. They have a huge parking lot and a good amount of tables inside as well as a patio for outside dining. The staff is efficient and this place doesn't seem to have a slow time. I came at 4 in the afternoon and it was still busy. It's great for a casual bite or a date night. The food is varied and seems to lean more toward a Spanish vibe. It doesn't knock your socks off but it's not disappointing either. A reliable place to stop by for a drink or some food. I have been here 3 times now and I keep coming back

Blue Sangria

Service was top notch. Blue Sangria was excellent! Lunch was wonderful. Sloppy Joe Pastrami, Pork Milanese, and crème brûlée for dessert!

Lawrence C.

This place is really busy, reservations are for 6 or more. Saturday night party of 4 the wait was about 1hr. Little longer than I thought but when our turn came we were able to find out why. Service was outstanding, our waiter was the best. Food was excellent. Appetizers were expertly prepared, so many choices. We all shared everything that hit the table and it was all delicious. The paella was perfect, plenty of ingredients and not to much rice. The wagu beef was very tender and delicious. The porterhouse pork chop was another good one. Would recommend any of these. Desert was also spot on along with the cocktails during our dinner. This place is worth the visit.

Lifechanging Mac n cheese
Han I.

If there were 6 stars, I'd give them. Let me tell you about the lifechanging experience I had with the macaroni and cheese here last night. This is how it happened. I glanced over and saw a kid next to me with a bubbling bowl of golden, cheesy heaven. I leaned over like a nosy neighbor and asked my waiter, "What did THAT KID get?" Mac n cheese, he says. Well, I ordered it. Best decision of my entire adult life. When the waiter brought it out, it was like he was presenting the Holy Grail. Creamy, gooey, perfectly cheesy. Im convinced angels were harmonizing in the background. I thought I had reached peak happiness, but then the waiter casually strolls back over and sets down ANOTHER bowl in front of me. Talk about service! And well, at that point, I knew I'd never look at regular mac & cheese the same way again. This is, without exaggeration, the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had in my life. I am now a better person because of it. Pine Tavern, you've ruined all other mac & cheese for me and I'm not even mad about it.

Mango sangria
Maria B.

Repeat visit for consistently great lunch. For appetizer I got the perfectly grilled octopus with buttery garlicky bread. I love the salad menu and this time got the salmon with balsamic dressing salad. The mango sangria was refreshing and not overly sweet. Service is always attentive. The inside is always bright. If you remember the old pine tavern forget it. This new pine tavern is my favorite lunch spot.

Grilled octopus appetizer. Comes with garlic bread.
Scott B.

Went there today for lunch with my better half. We shared the grilled octopus appetizer which we've had before. It comes to the table still sizzling in a cast iron pan. Sprinkling fresh lemon juice on it makes it sizzle more and the smoke carries the amazing smell throughout the near vicinity. Deliciously charred, tender and very flavorful. Not chewy at all. My wife had the salmon and goat cheese salad. I had the apricot arugula salad with grilled chicken and an apricot dressing. Both salads were unique and very tasty. Would order all items again.

pear salad, pork chop
Lindsay S.

We've come here so many times it is always packed. The service is great and the restaurant is clean. we got the pork chop in all the time. It is amazing. i got the pistachio salad with grilled chicken. The vinaigrette was delicious

E B.

Have you ever found a screw in your food before? That's what I got in my taco bowl on 7/10/25 during a lunch here. Biting into my salad I thought maybe it was a chicken bone boy was everyone at the table surprised when I spit out a screw! Manager showed no concern other than hmmmm...i wonder how that got there. We will try and find out how that got there. Never once asked if I was ok. We all sent our food back and they didnt even try and charge us. The lack of concern and no apologies are you kidding me???

Allyson M.

What a nice casual restaurant with good food and great service. We did not need a reservation and there are lots of seatings for small or large groups. There is a bar area and dining area. We love coming here for a nice lunch or dinner.

Skirt steak with mashed potatoes

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The food here was excellent. Appetizers, meals, desserts. The wait staff was friendly and accommodating. Would definitely go back.

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I love this place! Their food is always fresh and delicious. We've gotten appetizers, salads, burgers and steaks and every meal was great.

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Food, service excellent Delicious variety. Generous portions. Nice ambiance. Reservations recommended

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The Pine Tavern has a fun bar and diverse menu with enjoyable inside or outside dining. We will be back again.

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Great food good service, my inlaws love it there. Being kid-friendly is always a win.

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Atmosphere is friendly. The food is delicious. It's a nice local place to have dinner.

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Jasper Stone Italian Steakhouse - Bao buns w/ pork belly

Jasper Stone Italian Steakhouse

4.3(158 reviews)
6.5 mi

New Years dinner at Jasper Stone hit the spot. We went with friends and the palce was packed. A…read morelittle noisy, but that is to be expected. Our server, Willem, was attentive and knowledgeable regarding the menu. The menu is quite different from our last visit in 2024 - better organized and easier to read. We atarted by ordering a Caesar salad and Tagliatelle Bolognese to share at the table as an appetizer - quite nice and a good start. Charlie and I both chose the Creekstone Ribeye ( I opted for the Horseradish Creme Fraiche) and our wives both chose the Crab Crusted Halibut. all entrees came out cooked to order and piping hot. We also shared an order of creamed spinach. No dessert as we were doing that at home, but the coffee hit the spot. JS is BYOB so don't forget to bring your wine. Defintely a destination restaurant, and we will be back!

What an unfortunate turn of events. We arrived as a party of 4 on a Friday evening around 6 pm…read moreexpecting a well needed, well deserved, enjoyable meal amongst friends. I was especially looking forward to ordering the ribeye and lit up instantly when the server listed it as one of the specials. The server shared that he would need to collect the orders for all of our courses at the same time which was fine with me. I actually had more confidence in the timing of everything for that reason. Our server had a delightful energy particularly at the beginning of our visit. After we placed our orders, everything began to fall apart. It did get noticeably busy since we first arrived, but we ultimately waited for our main entrees for over 3 hours. 3 hours. The table ordered the charred octopus and the oysters to start. The oysters hit the table fairly quickly, but then we began to gradually notice how long it was taking for the octopus to come. I had only a slither of the octopus so that I could say I tried it. Everyone at the table raved about the taste. I did, however, agree that their oysters were delicious especially when dressed with a little bit of mignonette, lemon, horseradish and a touch of Tabasco sauce. I'm excited to now report that I am a fan of fresh oysters from the east coast, because apparently the coast matters. The table also ordered the canaletto stuffed with mascarpone, parmesan and another cheese, langostines and lobster with morel mushroom cream sauce, garnished with truffles. I passed on this one also as it was too adventurous for my taste buds; although, their delicious bread and our drinks did distract me for a little while. The restaurant is BYOB, so we had our wine to keep us company while we observed other tables come and go. We eventually asked to see the manager and was told there wasn't a manager on duty which was either untrue or a very poor decision on the part of the owners considering it was a Friday evening. Having someone occasionally check in with our table may have also helped to take the pressure off of the server who may have gotten overwhelmed or decided to prioritize other tables. Having a manager offer a personal apology may have helped us feel less forgotten about. After the three hour mark, we decided this was enough. I didn't have much to eat at this point, but I wasn't at all worried initially since I was there for the main event, the ribeye. I stopped a hostess who was walking past our table and asked for the manager. We were again told the manager is not here but can be called, if needed. I simply replied, "Please do". Shortly afterwards, I noticed our server who at this time was standing by the host stand briskly walk into the kitchen and then return to our table with our plates. I sent the food back which was a decision that was supported by everyone at the table. Let me tell you, that was a difficult decision to make, but I also was ready to call it a night. Our mood had changed, and I truly felt like we were derservant of having the same experience as everyone else that night. Our server apologized for his part to play in the ordeal which I appreciated since I know his intention was never malicious, but unfortunately we had to call this night a bust. He offered us dessert on the house, and our entire meal was comped which we felt was an appropriate resolution. I ordered the Cinnamon Toast Crunch bread pudding which was a favorite. Very good. Jasper Stone is a beautiful establishment with decorative yellow and white floral arrangements throughout the dining area. It is clearly a popular restaurant and has many positive reviews. I regret that I could not have a comparable experience.

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Steakhouse 85

4.1(674 reviews)
9.5 mi
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I am not good with written words, but here goes;…read more This is a shout-out to Manager Monica and the employees of Steakhouse 85. I visited Steakhouse 85 for the first time on Thursday, March 19th. We all know the food is fantastic, but what impressed me even more was the employees. When I walked in, I was greeted by the hostess, who had a big smile and bright eyes. She showed us to our table swiftly, and during our time there, her smile and warm welcome continued as she greeted other incoming diners. Our waiter appeared quickly with the first question would you like something to drink, water, etc. After the initial greeting, and now ready to take our order, he excitedly told us he had the pleasure of tasting most of the items he suggested. His excitement about the food he had the "pleasure of tasting" (his words) was apparent. Also, I had the pleasure of speaking to Monica, a manager at Steakhouse 85. She was kind, thoughtful, insightful, and well spoken. I could easily see why she holds that position and could have talked to her as I would a good friend. How a great manager like Monica gets those around them to react positively is by example; in other words, it's the ripple effect. It is easy to see that she is the type of person who, no matter what she does or where she goes in life, success will follow. Also, I want to say thank you to the owner and all the managers because hiring the right employees, from the cooks, busboys, and servers, is not an easy job in itself. The key to success is not just about the food; it's also the employees who add to the establishment's success! Great Job To All Of You! Kindness should never be taken for granted these days! Frances

"I feel sorry for people that don't drink, because when they wake up in the moting, that is the…read morebest they are going to feel all day." - Francis Albert Sinatra Nice place. Very elegant place with nice decor. Definitely a nice date night place. Had a reservation for dinner for 7 people and they were able to accommodate. This place has private rooms that would make for nice gatherings. The menu is not so expensive as you would think. I decided on the 16 ounce pork chip grilled med well. Just a little pink. I can say it was cooked and seasoned to perfection. Sweet potatoes casserole who've was so good. Sweet but not even close to too sweet. The spinach was good and I did add some pepper to them. But tasty indeed. Our waiter was really good and attentive. We were one of the first to arrive as it was a early dinner at 4:30pm. But by 5:15 it was crowded and a wait if you had no reservations. Definitely a place I would come back to. I want to try the bone in ribeye steak 14 Oz. The birthday party was really God and this made av great place to enjoy it.

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Fernandes Matawan

Fernandes Matawan

4.2(58 reviews)
3.2 mi

This is NOT a good restaurant. This is a GREAT restaurant…read moreThe service is superb. Portions are over generous. Food is fantastic and there are dozens and dozens of choices. The only con is the 3 percent charge for using credit card. But outside of that this is a must go to restaurant.

I wanted to take my husband's mom out for a late Mother's Day celebration while we were in town,…read moreand we decided to stop here since Lita was closed on Wednesdays. My husband's mom, who lives in town, has been to their other location before and said it was very good, so we were looking forward to trying this location. When we first arrived, we were greeted warmly and seated immediately, which made for a great first impression. We ordered a pitcher of sangria and the grilled octopus appetizer. While we waited, they also brought out soup and bread, which was a nice touch. For our main dish, we decided to share the seafood paella. Once we mentioned we would only be ordering one paella to share, I felt a noticeable change in our server's attitude. I also added an extra lobster since the dish only came with half a lobster. The additional lobster was reasonably priced at $25, but unfortunately it was very overcooked -- dry, chewy, and much smaller than expected. That said, the paella itself had great flavor. However, after the dish was dropped off, I do not recall our server checking back on us or asking how everything was. We finished the meal with the blueberry crumble, which was delicious and probably my favorite part of the meal. Overall, I was not impressed with either the food -- especially the lobster -- or the service at this location. While the meal had some positives, the overall experience was disappointing compared to what we had heard about their other location.

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Gusto Grill

3.9(554 reviews)
4.6 mi
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It's been too long since I've been to Gusto Grill but it ended up being the perfect spot for a…read morereunion with some friends. All of us with very different diets ended up finding something we loved. All of the good: -There was no trouble for 4 of us to get a table around 2:30ish on a Saturday. The space is huge, and it looked like they were even holding a private party upstairs. -A big menu with lots of options. We had everyone from vegan to basically carnivore at the table and the only trouble came when we realized most of their bread options had milk in them. The friend with a vegan diet knew to ask, but this would have been totally missed by me. She ended up getting a noodle dish and we all ate very happy. -My veggie burger was pretty good! As much as I love them, I can be a veggie burger snob. It's one of those things that need to be done right and the Gusto Grill veggie burger was done well in my opinion. Loved that it was a bit different with edamame as one of the bases. A great meal and a great time getting together with old friends. Highly recommend!

This was a disappointing and embarrassing dinner. We took out-of-town family here for a graduation…read moredinner and it was bad all around. Service: everything took very long. Our waitress was great but she was working the entire side of the restaurant where we were sitting. This was especially pronounced because one of my guests couldn't leave late. Food: subpar. We were here a few times a few years ago and I remember it being much better. The wings were good, especially the sauce. The sticky ribs were too salty and the ribs, while tender, tasted dry and overcooked. The pastas we ordered were overcooked and soft. The beef bulgolgi wasn't great. It was ok. Overall, a disappointment. Price is high for quality of food. Ambience: I remember this place being more lively and full. This time, on a Friday night, at dinner time, it was half empty. Other: trauma alert- read at your own risk. Once read, it cannot be unread!! When my daughter opened her napkin with the utensils, a spider jumped out at her and she was screaming! It took a while to get another set of napkins and utensils but when we finally did, I had to open the napkin for her because she was afraid to open it....

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Fries here are delicious!

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Luca's Ristorante - Porto Bianco White Port

Luca's Ristorante

4.4(715 reviews)
12.0 mi
•$$$

Absurdly good. This place has been a staple in the area for a long time, and they really make the…read moremost of their space. The strip mall itself isn't anything special, but the surrounding area is beautiful , and once you're inside, the restaurant feels warm and inviting. The food is fantastic, and the variety on the menu is impressive. The chef clearly knows what they're doing because every single dish we tried was genuinely delicious. It's the kind of spot where you can't go wrong: date night, dinner with friends, or anything in between. We brought our own bottle and had a great time. Our waiter was super knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. The staff even joked around with me when I forgot my to‑go bag, and yes, I absolutely took it home because the food is that good. I also appreciate that they don't act like offering takeout is beneath them; even the takeout bag was nice. I honestly wish my meals were this good every night. I hope everyone who works here is paid well and enjoys what they do, because they're running the place exactly how a restaurant should be run. It feels like a true community staple somewhere that transports you a bit and makes the whole experience feel special. Lovely all around.

Luca's Ristorante in Somerset, NJ, is an amazing Italian eatery that captures the essence of what…read moregreat food and pasta should be. It's tuck in a nook of a strip mall, but you will notice that the parking lot is packed. Seating has intimate small tables inside or larger tables for groups. Also, they have outside seating for those warmer days. I do suggest you make a reservation just because of the limited overall seating. I always like to start with a good calamari but what made it was the homemade sauce to dip them in. I also decided to go for the special which today was a crab cake stuff pasta. Luca's Ristorante is a hidden gem in Somerset, combining great food, attentive service, and a welcoming atmosphere. It's perfect for a casual night out, a family gathering, or a romantic dinner. Whether you're a fan of traditional Italian dishes or looking to explore new flavors, Luca's is sure to impress.

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Luca's Ristorante - Interior lighting. Fabulous

Interior lighting. Fabulous

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Depth of Field Shot of the Polpette (Voted Best Meatballs in New Jersey)

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